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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Lions claw their way to top
Closer Oh Seung-hwan voted MVP of Korean SeriesWhen Samsung Lions’ closer Oh Seung-hwan came to the mound on Monday night, called upon once again to save the day, people knew he could do the job.The 29-year-old pitcher thrust his arm into the air after successfully retiring three SK Wyverns’ batters in the ninth inning, reclaiming the Korean Series title for his team.It was the Lions’ fourth Korean Series crown.The Daegu side beat the Wyverns 1-0 in Game 5 at Jamsil Stadium on Monday, boosted by
Nov. 1, 2011
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The return of the king
Lions win Korean Series titleWhen Samsung Lions’ closer Oh Seung-hwan came to the mound on Monday night, called upon once again to save the day, people knew he could do the job.The 29-year-old pitcher thrust his arm into the air after successfully retiring three SK Wyverns’ batters in the ninth inning, reclaiming the Korean Series title for his team.It was the Lions’ fourth Korean Series crown.The Daegu-side beat the Wyverns 1-0 in Game 5 at Jamsil Stadium on Monday, boosted by impressive pitchi
Nov. 1, 2011
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Samsung Lions win 2011 Korean Series
Samsung Lions players celebrate at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on Monday after they clenched the 2011 Korean Series title, beating the SK Wyverns 1-0. Yonhap NewsThe Samsung Lions are the champion of Korean professional baseball in 2011.The Lions beat the SK Wyverns 1-0 in the Korean Series Monday at Se
Oct. 31, 2011
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Cardinals bask in WS triumph
Hundreds of thousands take part in parade through St. LouisST. LOUIS (AP) ― A red sea of fans jammed downtown St. Louis Sunday to honor the World Series champion Cardinals and send a clear message to Albert Pujols: Please stay.An official crowd estimate was not immediately available for the parade down the streets of St. Louis and the celebration at Busch Stadium, but city officials expected several hundred thousand, and it was clearly that, if not more. The crowd was so large that people were p
Oct. 31, 2011
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Magic number down to one
Samsung Lions look to close out SK Wyverns in Korean SeriesLast season, the SK Wyverns were almost unstoppable, completing an amazing four-game sweep against the Samsung Lions that October to win the Korean Series. This year, however, the season-ending showdown is a completely different story as the Incheon-based Wyverns have lost three of four games to the Lions’ unmatchable bullpen. The visiting Lions showed their supremacy again with a 8-4 rout of the Wyverns at Incheon Munhak Stadium on Satu
Oct. 30, 2011
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Cards win World Series
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals won a remarkable World Series they weren't even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night with another key hit by hometown star David Freese and six gutsy innings from Chris Carpenter.A day after an epic Game 6 that saw them
Oct. 29, 2011
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Samsung goes up by two over SK in Korean Series baseball
DAEGU (Yonhap News) -- The Samsung Lions edged the SK Wyverns 2-1 in the second game of the Korean Series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship round for the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).At Samsung's home Daegu Stadium, rookie Bae Young-seob hit a two-run single to bre
Oct. 26, 2011
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Rangers lean on Lewis’ arm for Game 6
ST. LOUIS (AP) ― It’s already been a productive postseason for Colby Lewis. Next up, a shot at the biggest prize yet.In Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Lewis gets the first chance to pitch the Texas Rangers to their first title. No doubt while pitching oh-so-carefully against Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, he’ll be leaning on past October triumphs.“Well, you definitely think when you’re in a kid, you want to be in this position, be on this stage,” Lewis said. “I think
Oct. 26, 2011
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Samsung beats SK in baseball's Korean Series opener
DAEGU -- The Samsung Lions on Tuesday defeated the SK Wyverns 2-0 in the opening game of the Korean Series, the championship round in South Korea's top professional baseball league.At the Lions' home of Daegu Stadium, Shin Myung-chul hit a two-run double in the fourth for Samsung and the vaunted bul
Oct. 25, 2011
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Orix releases Park Chan-ho
Former MLB All-Star may end career in KoreaKorean baseball pitcher Park Chan-ho has been released by his Japanese cub the Orix Buffaloes.The Nippon Professional Baseball club announced that Park, 38, will not be retained for next season. The right-hander joined the Buffaloes before the 2011 season on a one-year deal.The former Major League Baseball All-Star pitched only seven games for the Japanese club, and none after June, going 1-5 with an ERA of 4.29. He dealt with assorted injuries all seas
Oct. 25, 2011
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Rangers one win from WS title
Napoli’s two-run double in eighth inning helps Texas clip St. LouisARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― A long drive by Mike Napoli, a lucky bounce near the mound and suddenly the Texas Rangers were on the brink of their first World Series championship.Napoli delivered the biggest hit of his charmed season, lining a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning that sent the Rangers past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-2 edge.The slugging catcher then capped off his night of double duty
Oct. 25, 2011
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Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho released by Japanese club Orix
South Korean baseball pitcher Park Chan-ho has been released by his Japanese cub Orix Buffaloes.The Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) club announced Monday that Park, 38, will not be retained for next season. The right-hander joined the Buffaloes before the 2011 season on a one-year deal.The former
Oct. 24, 2011
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Rangers blank Cardinals to even up World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― For Edwin Jackson, the mound in Texas really was the wild, wild West.Jackson walked seven ― the most in a World Series game in 14 years ― and Mike Napoli followed the last two free passes with a three-run homer on reliever Mitchell Boggs’ first pitch to give the Rangers and Derek Holland a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.Instead of sending Chris Carpenter to the mound with a chance to clinch their 11th title, the Cardinals find themselves in the first
Oct. 24, 2011
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SK, Samsung put pride on the line
Lions ready to host Game 1 of SeriesThe SK Wyverns and Samsung Lions, the two best teams in the country’s top baseball league, will meet again in the Korean Series, which starts on Tuesday.On Sunday, the Wyverns defeated the regular-season runners-up the Lotte Giants 8-4 in Game 5 of the second round of the playoffs to advance to the Series.Wyvern’s slugger Park Jung-kwon hit two two-run homers to help the team win the best-of-five series.And with the victory, the Incheon-based Wyverns are now h
Oct. 24, 2011
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SK Wyverns advance to championship series in S. Korean baseball
BUSAN (Yonhap) -- The SK Wyverns defeated the Lotte Giants 8-4 in the deciding fifth game of the second round of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) playoff on Sunday, reaching the championship Korean Series for a record fifth straight year. At the Giants' home Sajik Stadi
Oct. 23, 2011
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Pujols buries Rangers with three homers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― First, Alexi Ogando watched Albert Pujols circle the bases. Then, Michael Gonzalez. And finally, Darren Oliver.Pujols joined Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit three home runs in a World Series game, tying records with five hits and six RBIs to lead the Cardinals to a 16-7 rout of the Texas Rangers on Saturday night that gave St. Louis a 2-1 Series lead.Two days after being criticized for his silence following a crucial error in Game 2, Pujols did the
Oct. 23, 2011
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Wyverns, Giants set final game for Korean Series berth
It’s the final game, and the fierce battle between two of the country’s top baseball teams will come to a dramatic conclusion this weekend.The SK Wyverns and Lotte Giants, which are tied 2-2 in the best-of-five playoff series, are set to play a final showdown Saturday at Busan’s Sajik Stadium.If the
Oct. 21, 2011
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Rangers don’t really know Cards
Chris Carpenter and C.J. Wilson set to pitch in Game 1 of Series ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― The Texas Rangers know who they’re playing in the World Series.Yet, the American League champions don’t really know the St. Louis Cardinals.“They don’t know much about us other than what they see on TV, an
Oct. 19, 2011
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Kia Tigers name ex-franchise star new manager
The Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) named former franchise star Sun Dong-yol as their new manager on Tuesday, less than a week after the team was eliminated from the ongoing playoffs.The Gwangju-based Tigers announced that Sun, 48, will replace Cho Beom-hyun starting next year. T
Oct. 18, 2011
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Cardinals outslug Brewers to cruise into WS
MILWAUKEE (AP) ― An afterthought in early September, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking their wild ride all the way to the World Series.David Freese hit a three-run homer in the first and manager Tony La Russa turned again to his brilliant bullpen for seven sturdy innings as St. Louis captured its 1
Oct. 17, 2011